My friends as I sit here late Monday morning my heart is so FULL. I continue to tear up in sporadic moments of true JOY! If you need to read something positive this post Finally Crossing Home Plate is for you. As you may know, Ian is a member of the high school graduating class of 2020. He is also my last one at home, the baby. These past 3 months I have had to comfort him, as well as myself, against the cancellation of several senior year milestones (prom, etc). After three different ... View the Post

Hello dear friends! As the calendar now reads September I know that fall is just around the corner. However, the days are still quite warm here. Thankfully Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home has organized a fall hop with a theme of transitioning from summer to fall. This is perfect as I am not quite ready to add warm autumnal tones quite yet. So here is A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen at Storybook Cottage. A Quiet and Cool Early Fall Kitchen If you are coming over from Our Southern ... View the Post

Recently my in-laws came for a visit. As I was preparing the bedroom that they were going to stay in I remembered that my mother in law loves pink. It was the perfect opportunity to use the antique quilt and vintage shams that I had found during my recent visit to Round Top. They helped to create a Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom. Pretty In Pink Guest Bedroom The vintage pink euro shams were paired with two Ikea lumbar pillow covers. To help bring in a bit of blue for my father in law I added ... View the Post

Hello adorable readers! I know you are anxiously awaiting the finished bathroom reveal as am I. April tends to be a VERY busy month for our family. There has been a birthday, an anniversary, two sets of visitors and now we are gearing up for a third guest. Did I happen to mention that our roof is also being replaced? Whew! I think it's time to dream of Castles and Cottages A New Beginning. Castles and Cottages A New Beginning I am a planner by nature. So it is somewhat comical that every ... View the Post

Colder weather tends to make us head to the heart of the home. As we create soups, stews, and other comfort foods we often want to surround ourselves with warmth. Here is How To Create A Cozy Kitchen. How To Create A Cozy Kitchen There are several ways you can layer a kitchen in coziness. The warmth of wood is one surefire way. Although, not all of us are lucky enough to have elements such as wooden beams and open shelving. But a wooden table can certainly add cozy charm to a ... View the Post